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The rst group of students study-
ing medicine and sponsored under
the Public Service Commission
(PSC) Local Scholarships gradu-
ated on Friday, December 6 from the
University of Fijis Umanand Prasad
School of Medicine.
The Public Service Commission
permanent secretary Parmesh Chand
said there were altogether 33 stu-
dents that graduated.
He congratulated the students
on behalf of Government and com-
mended them for every effort, sac-
rice and hard work they had put
in that enabled them to graduate as
medical students.
The Chancellor of the University
of Fiji, His Excellency the President
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau reminded the
students that they had chosen a hon-
ourable professional of healing and
saving lives and a profession in the
service of humanity.
The President paid tribute to the
Founding Dean of the Umanand
Prasad School of Medicine saying he
had contributed so much energy and
nancial resources to UniFiji.
All his (Late Doctor Umanand
Prasads) efforts including the pledge
of $1million towards the Umanand
Prasad School of Medicine will be
recorded in the annals of the history
of Fiji as a classic example of a true
Fijian whose principal aspiration
was to see the growth, prosperity and
happiness of his fellow countrymen
and women.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of
the University of Fiji, Professor
Chandra Dulare congratulated the
students for their achievements.
You have worked hard over the
last six years to make your parents,
families, government, sponsors and
the University very proud today. I
acknowledge your hard work and I
am sure you will not forget the sac-
rices made by others to ensure that
you become qualied doctors.
Professor Dulare said that gradua-
tion is not an end but marked the be-
Medical boost
ginning of a life of responsibilities.
Responsibilities as an employee,
responsibilities to your family, re-
sponsibilities to society, responsibili-
ties to your patients and above all re-
sponsibilities to yourself in building
a healthy and prosperous life.
The names of the students that
graduated are; Preeti Balgovind,
Pritika Priya Chand, Shalvin Chand,
Vishaal Amit Chandra, Elizabeth
Natasha Dass, Violetta Seusina Fa-
tiaki, Parneet Rajeshwar Harish,
Abdul Mushib Ibrahim, Priya Pri-
tika Kaur, Mousheem Usman Khan,
Avnit Avnil Kumar, Romika Ro-
hini Lata, Lusiana Marama Malani,
Malvina Naicker, Pritika Payal
Prasad, Amitesh Aman Raj, Bimal
Raj, Sheetal Swastika Raj, Sivana-
nda Deepankar Ram, Sivnay Dinkar
Ram, Taini Lakokada Ravasua, Pe-
losio Peter Vesikuru Rounds, Vasiti
Tegei Sabua, Salma Sandhya, Shrad-
har Shilta, Adi Moleta Lavenia Sila-
tolu, Ashwin Avinesh Sundar, Kapil
Krishnam Swamy, Varanaisi Talai,
Mereoni Wailiwaliwa Tuiradamu,
Lanieta Lutuavatu Vakarauvanua,
Alanieta Raicoki Waqanicagica and
Shitanjini Shila Wati.
Inaugural graduation of students from Umanand Prasad School
of Medicine a milestone achievement
MINFO
Newly graduated doctors from UPSM. INSET: Outstanding
student Ashwin Sundar. Photos: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
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ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
Fiji - the way the world should be
Being the hub of the Pacic, Fiji has everything that a spectacular tropical paradise
has to offer - from private island resort accommodations, top class restaurants to
white sandy beaches, inbound tours, jet boat rides, hot air balloon rides, mountain
trekking, inland tours, eco tourism, sky diving, helicopter rides, cruise trips, scuba
diving, massage and beauty parlours, vibrant night life and a lot more than any other
destination in the world offers
COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
EMPOWER PACIFIC
(Formerly PCSS) provides
private, condential counsel-
ling on depression,
family/marital, stress, grief,
abuse, suicidal thoughts,
STIs, drugs, alcohol & be-
havior lifestyle changes.
Opens 8am 3pm, Monday
Friday.
Call us on 6708169 Located
at Nadi old hospital road.
ROTARY CLUB OF NADI
is on a membership drive to
increase members who repre-
sent all sections of the com-
munity. Nadi Rotarians meet
every Wednesday at Sitar
Restaurant in Martintar at
6.30pm.
Interested people can call
club president Hemant Kumar
on 9990677
SOROPTIMIST INTER-
NATIONAL is a vibrant,
dynamic organisation for to-
days professional and busi-
nesswomen, working through
projects to promote equality,
development and peace. We
are seeking members to join
our club. Interested ladies can
call SI Nadi president Zeaba
Rahiman on 9977058
FIJIAN WRITERS ASSO-
CIATION which has been
established to form the rst
ever formal body represent-
ing writers, poets, journal-
ists and everyone who has a
passion for writing is seek-
ing new members. Interested
people can contact Professor
Subramani via email:-
subramani@fnu.ac.fj
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AYESHA DEAN AND NILISHA PRATAP
American volunteer ventures into
teaching special children
Abigayle Zimmerman (18)
is from the United States of
America, who is volunteering
in Fiji with Projects Abroad.
She hopes to pursue a career
teaching Children with spe-
cial needs.
Abigayle was working un-
der the Care Project at Hilton
Intervention School in Suva
which caters for special chil-
dren.
Their daily tasks would in-
clude singing, arts & craft and
skill learning.
Devotion and music was
conducted in the morning,
followed by skills time where
we would do threading or
puzzles, she shared.
We would then move to
arts & crafts so I will help
them colour within the lines.
Lunch would be at 12 oclock
and I would also help with
lunch because some of them
were unable to feed them-
selves, she added.
Further, she remarked
there are about ve teachers
and 50 kids with severe dis-
abilities which require indi-
vidual attention, so any extra
hands would be a big help for
the kids,
The cultural difference
was a learning experience for
Abigayle and she absolutely
loved learning about a new
culture.
I loved the cultural differ-
ence. I had a really good host
family and they included me
in everything such as family
reunions and social gather-
ings. I felt like I went all over
By TAGIMEUCIA
KOROIVUKI of Projects
Abroad
the place there and I loved it,
she enthused.
The highlight of her ex-
perience was establishing a
relationship with her Projects
Abroad host family.
My best experience would
be meeting my host family
because theyve been so won-
derful. Ive been sick a few
times and being far away from
my family was not a problem
as my host family lled in
pretty well, making sure I got
better, she shared.
I really felt like I was part
of the family. They really
made my whole experience
amazing, she added.
Abigayle believes that her
active involvement with lo-
cals and volunteers was an ad-
vantage during her volunteer
work.
My advice to future vol-
unteers at Projects Abroad is
to just get involved as much
as you can. Attend socials and
make an effort to interact with
locals, she shared.
I have friends in Fiji and
all over Europe, Australia but
before I came here I only knew
people from America. So now
I feel like I have more support
when I go somewhere, she
added.
However, Abigayle says
that although she comes from
a developed country, it re-
ally felt good to take a step
back and experience the little
things in life.
America is a lot more de-
veloped, technology wise we
are very advanced. Its nice
to be able to take a step back
and go to a place that is more
down to earth, she opined.
When you live in such a
developed country everything
is supercial and to come here
was a nice break from it all. I
get to learn and dig into a new
culture and learn about them
and also about myself,she
added.
Abigayle shared her last
words about volunteering in
Fiji with Projects Abroad.
Fiji is amazing and there
is so much to do and so many
places you can help. Every-
thing is just beautiful, no mat-
ter where you are in Fiji, she
concluded.
We hope that great stories
like these inspire others to
help Projects Abroad to make
a difference and, in doing so,
to learn something themselves
along the way.
FNU leads
by example
Opening of new Aquapon-
ics Farm in Legalega brings
FNUs investment in Nadi
close to $100 million
The Fiji National University is making a very positive
impact in Nadi.
While the university now has a state-of-the-art campus in
Namaka, FNU continues to make major investments in both
infrastructure and human resources in Fijis tourism capital
Nadi.
And the opening of FNUs Aquaponics Farm on Thurs-
day, December 19 heralds a new beginning for the country as
far as food security and sustainability are concerned.
For those who may not be aware with the term, Aqua-
ponics is a food production system that combines conven-
tional aquaculture, (raising aquatic animals such as snails,
sh,craysh or prawns in tanks), with hydroponics (cultivat-
ing plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. In normal
aquaculture, excretions from the animals being raised can
accumulate in the water, increasing toxicity. In an aquaponic
system, water from an aquaculture system is fed to a hy-
droponic system where the by-products are broken down by
nitrogen-xing bacteria into nitrates and nitrites, which are
utilized by the plants as nutrients. The water is then recircu-
lated back to the aquaculture system.
In a recent symposium organized by the Nadi Chamber
of Commerce & Industry, FNU vice-chancellor Dr Ganesh
Chand said the university is investing heavily in not only
Nadi but all around the country.
He said by 2016, FNU anticipates making a total capital
investment of over $100 million in Nadi alone.
Dr Chand also highlighted on the pool of resources and
expertise which the university has at its discretion.
He said FNU has the expertise to work closely with vari-
ous agencies in the eld of ood mitigation and other impor-
tant areas but have never been approached on the issues for
assistance.
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LOCAL NEWS
Police launch operation Siganisucu
The Fiji Police Force has
launched its festive season
operations with a mission of
ensuring citizens and visitors
to Fiji enjoy a peaceful and
safe festive period.
Chief Operations Ofcer
Assistant Commissioner of
Police (ACP) Rusiate Tudravu
has directed all Divisional Po-
lice Commanders (DPC) and
Commanding Ofcer Central
Division to align their opera-
tions on the ground to ensure
the mission of an incident free
festive season is achieved.
ACP Tudravu has also di-
rected that all non-essential
leave be deferred to ensure in-
creased visibility in the urban,
peri-urban, rural areas as well
as visibility on our roads.
Taking into consideration
the anticipated increased
movement of people during
this time, reinforcement of
manpower will be pushed for-
ward from various command
centers and divisional head-
By ANA NAISORO
of Fiji Police Force
quarters.
Ofcers will also be moni-
toring popular night spots by
conducting consistent checks
on restriction of minors into
night clubs.
Members of the public are
also being advised that road-
blocks will be erected at cer-
tain locations throughout the
division during this period.
ACP Tudravu is requesting
members of the public to also
do their part by taking owner-
ship of their individual safety.
We are often caught up
with the festivities and over-
look the issue of personal
safety and the safety of our
property.
Simple measures such
as ensuring your property is
secure if youre intending to
travel are some of the safety
measures one can adopt and
will deter would be opportun-
ists from taking advantage of
peoples plans to enjoy the
festive season.
Operation Siganisucu
will run from 10th December
2013 10th Jan 2014.
The Nadi Chamber of Com-
merce and Nadi Town Coun-
cil are working very closely
with the Fiji Police Force
to keep Nadi safe for resi-
dents and visitors. Photo:
SHALENDRA PRASAD.
It proved to be a histori-
cal event in the lives of many
Fijian crafters and artisans as
their creations was ofcially
branded as Fijian Crafted at
Koroivolu Park in Nadi on Sat-
urday, November 30.
The group of 39 people
received their licensed certi-
cates from the Attorney Gen-
eral and Minister for Industry
and Trade, Aiyaz Sayed-Khai-
yum.
The Fijian Crafted is an-
other initiative incorporated
Government encourages locally made products
By SHONAL KUMAR
into the legendary Fijian
Made campaign which is
expected to empower people
to buy the local supplies and
maintain the economic base
of Fiji.
There are a lot of resourc-
es, skills, arts and craft in Fiji
which have not been given the
recognition, says the Attor-
ney General.
By promoting Fijian
Made we are promoting these
skills from generation to gen-
eration, he added.
On the same note, these
dexterous crafts people are
leaving no stones unturned
in passing their knowledge to
their young. One of the masi
designers, Selai Buasala said
that she gained these skills
from her ancestors and is
very proud to be passing her
knowledge to her daughter.
The license possessors are
expected to display the Fi-
jian Crafted logo while selling
their products in order to dis-
cern the local products from
the imported ones. This would
give the visitors a vivid repre-
sentation of Fijis pure crafts-
manship.
The President of Fiji Crafts
Council, Niqa Tuvuki also ac-
knowledged companies which
have contributed in the sales
of these local products.
She said the Motibhai
Group had already bought
goods worth more than $4000,
Jacks Nadi shop have built a
bure to provide space for the
sales of the crafts while Tap-
poos is intending to establish
a special section in stores for
the Fijian Crafts.
Left: Selai Buasala with her daughter doing masi printing. Right: Aliti Kunasau and Adi Ema
Nava with their certicates. Photos: ZOHYA ALI.
Ratu Asaeli Driu Naevo, 48,
has been traditionally installed
as the Momo na Tui Nawaka.
Sauturaga (kingmakers)
clan spokesperson, Seremaia
Driu said the new chief had the
blessing of the clan who had
followed all correct protocol.
He said the new chief would
have to face the challenges of
the tikina (district) of Nawaka
consisting of 12 yavusa (tribes).
It is a big responsibility
to look after 12 yavusa but we
have faith in him that he will
live up to the peoples wishes of
the days and years to come, Mr
Driu said.
It is a joyous day for the
12 yavusa as we have lled the
vacant seat of the Werelevu Na-
lagi. I thank God for his bless-
ing on this.
Ratu Asaeli will reside at the
Werelevu i Nalagi (chiey resi-
dence) which has been vacant
for a year after his predeces-
sor Ratu Manasa Qoro Naevo
passed away last year.
He is the 8th Tui Nawaka.
FIJI SUN
New Tui
Nawaka
installed
LOCAL NEWS
Generous
Rotarians
By SHONAL KUMAR
The Rotary Club of Nadi
has again taken another grave
step towards helping the peo-
ple of Nadi with special needs.
Goods worth of around
$2300 was distributed to the
needy by the club through the
Social Welfare Department on
Friday, December 13.
President Hemant Kumar
said the club distributes food
parcels to the needy during
this time of the year in the
Nadi area and these are mostly
people under the Social Wel-
Saunaka villagers in Nadi have invested in the construction of a new primary school to mark its
hundred year centennial celebrations.
Minister for Education, Filipe Bole, who ofcially opened the Ratu Nalukuya Primary School
on November 21, commended the villagers for their remarkable achievement in helping educational
development of its children.
It is extraordinary indeed because normally villagers would be celebrating their century with
chants, songs and merry making, but you chose to have a centre for learning in your village to mark
your 100 year anniversary. Now, that is a genuine reason for celebration, Mr Bole said.
The school which is named after the late turaga na tui Naua and Saunaka chief Ratu Taito Nalukuya
would cater for close to 26 students attending classes 1 to 3.
The turaga na taukei Naua personally invested $100, 000 in the preparation, construction, purchas-
ing of furniture, stationeries and text books for the new primary school.
Government through the Education Ministry is doing its best to make education accessible and af-
fordable but Saunaka has gone a step further by literally bringing the school to the individual homes,
Mr Bole added.
School manager Ratu Taito highlighted that education was imperative for the growth and develop-
ment of any nation and Governments commitment towards this was recently seen during the 2014
national budget announcement where a budgetry allocation of $541million was made towards educa-
tion in Fiji.
We are thankful that we (Saunaka Village) are able to assist and take advantage of educational
initiatives provided by Government. Its not that we want handouts but more so its an investment by
the village to its future generations, Ratu Taito said.
Mr Bole took the opportunity to remind parents and members of the community to place more
emphasis on the education of their children.
While teachers are central to learning in a school, a childs education is not complete without the
close involvement of parents, as well as the input of other experienced and talented members of the
community who are willing to share their skills and knowledge, he said.
fare Department assistance.
We have been doing this
great deed for more than
twenty-years now and our
main motive is to help needy
people, Mr. Kumar said.
He has also urged the pub-
lic to join the Rotary Club and
help them continue with these
noble deeds.
Anyone interested to
partake in our clubs social
services are most welcome
and can contact us on Rotary
Club Nadi Facebook page or
on mobile 9990677.
A recipient of the parcel,
Irene Narayan from Sabeto,
Nadi, also expressed her sin-
cere gratitude to the club.
This step by the Rotary
Club has given us a ray of
hope and I am hopeful that
they will continue to assist us
in this way, said Irene Na-
rayan.
Narayan hails from a bro-
ken family and says that this
assistance is of a great help to
them.
The club plans to continue
with their social service with
the hope of getting maximum
support from the public.
STREET
POLL
Should Nadi be
declared a city?
By AVNEEL ABHISHAY
& PATRICK LAL
Saunaka leads by example
MINFO
Class two students of Ratu Nalukuya Primary School. Stand-
ing from left to right are education minister Filipe Bole with
traditional leaders, Taukei Naua Ratu Ponijese Lou, Tui Nadi
Ratu Sailosi Dawai and Taukei Navo Ratu Meli Saukuru.
Adele Rova, Nadi Airport
No, because a town sounds
more like a society that commu-
nicates and connects with each
other
Zainab Mussa, Denarau
Yes, so it could be with the same
standards as other city, to attract
more visitors and to make it a
big tourist area
Inia Naqia, Aerotown
Yes, because we have an air-
port, hotels and basically every-
thing that attracts visitors
Caption: Elenoa Adi (left) of Sikituru village receives her parcel from president Hemant
Kumar and Rotary Club member, Jane Kelly. Photo: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
LOCAL NEWS
By ASHMI ARTIKA & AYESHA DEAN
Preschool teachers from all over Fiji ocked to Nadi to at-
tend the Early Childhood Association Fijis (ECAF) biennial
conference which was also their rst meet as a registered entity.
The event was ofcially opened at Ratu Navula College on
Tuesday, December 3 by acting Australian High Commissioner
to Fiji, His Excellency Glenn Miles.
Mr. Miles, while addressing the teachers attending the con-
ference said, The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program
has obvious benets such as reduced school dropouts and lesser
students repeating a year but also other benets like improved
nutritional and health standard, greater adult productivity and
improved female labor participation.
It (ECE) gives children the best chance to live up to their
full potential and be the best they can be, he added.
The theme for the conference was Early Childhood Educa-
tion- Link to Our Future.
Explaining the theme of this conference, Meleniani Kuru-
avesi, the President of ECAF, said, Communities need to un-
derstand that children are the foundation for our future. If we
make our foundation strong with quality education, then these
children will become the bridge, the link to the future that we
all desire.
Ms Kuruavesi also acknowledged the efforts of the Australia
Pacic Technical College (APTC) in improving the standard of
preschool education. APTC provides full scholarships for Cer-
ticate III and Diploma in Childrens Services for teachers from
all over Fiji including surrounding Islands like Rabi, Vanuatu,
Tonga and Kiribati.
Ms Kuruavesi said that the main aim for ECAF is to advo-
cate for ECE so that people would recognize teachers as care-
givers. The week long seminar includes plenary sessions by the
APTC lecturers and students and other informative sessions by
the Fiji Womens Crisis Centre, the Consumer Council of Fiji,
the Fiji Police Force, the Education Department and Psycholo-
gist Selina Kuruleea.
Nadi hosts ECE
conference
Teachers from all over Fiji attending the 2013 early childhood education conference at Ratu Navula College in Nadi on Tues-
day, December 3. Photo: ASHMI ARTIKA.
Special teachers
meet in Nadi
By ANUSHIL KUMAR
By MARGARET NAQIRI
More than 123 teachers
from all over Fiji attended
the annual general meeting
together with annual awards
function for Fiji Special Edu-
cation Teachers Association
(FSETA) in Nadi this month.
Teachers who performed
well throughout the year were
rewarded with prizes and tro-
phies for leadership, cham-
pion, sports teacher of the
year (both male and female),
support staff award and the
creativity award which was
based on the judges decision.
The Chief Guest and Di-
rector Primary Education To-
masi Raiyawa emphasized on
the new school fees structure
and their plans for future di-
rections which included Free
education budget 2014 ($250
per child), special education
grant, the special and inclu-
sive education policy, the na-
tional curriculum framework,
mobilizing inclusive educa-
tion and pay rise.
By January 10th next
year, we should be able to
give you your free grants.
Please note that for term 2, we
will need your AGM minutes
and audited nancial report in
order to receive your term 2
grant, Mr Raiyawa said.
We will also have a moni-
toring system in place to en-
sure that the specied grant is
used for its intended purpose
and not anywhere you like,
he added.
The association also had
their presidential election -
Paulo Vueti of the Sigatoka
Special School was elected
the new President for the Fiji
Special Education Teachers
Association (FSETA).
This year the AGM was
hosted by Western Council
of Special Educators (WEST-
COSE) at the NZPTC Com-
plex.
Narayan loves
his art
Avinesh Narayan is a local
painter who resides in Qele-
loa; Nadi and has been paint-
ing for the past 15-years now.
As a young boy I used to
like drawing and that is what
I wanted to do as a profession
as well.
All his paintings are on
canvas and tapa and the paint-
ings are of abstracts and land-
scapes. In 2011 he also at-
tended the rugby world cup
in New Zealand where he
showcased and sold some of
his paintings and also did face
painting for the kids. Earlier
this year he also took part in
the art exhibition that was
held at the Radisson Resort on
Denarau Island.
I am also working on a
masterpiece which will take
me a long time to create as I
would like to showcase this in
exhibitions and on the inter-
net so that I can put my name
out there as a professional
artist and be known for my
paintings around Fiji and the
world.
Narayan said tourists and
locals have been coming in to
buy his paintings at Tappoo
Fiji Market in Nadi.
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LOCAL NEWS
By SHONAL KUMAR
Starwood Group appoints
Shane Cunning as area
GM Fiji and Samoa
Starwood Pacic has announced the appointment of Shane
Cunning to Area General Manager for Fiji and Samoa, add-
ing three more hotels to his portfolio.
In addition to his current role as Managing Director, Fiji Com-
plex, Shane will now oversee the new Sheraton Resort and
Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji and two new Sheraton properties
acquired in Samoa.
Having worked for Starwood for 28-years including complet-
ing several GM assignments and six-years in Fiji, Shanes
operational expertise and experience working in the Pacic
Islands will be integral to the smooth openings of these new
Hotels.
It is a great achievement for not only Shane but for Starwood
Fiji as the complex is now established to be the training
ground for the Pacic Island region.
In the six-years that Shane has been with Starwood Fiji there
has been a reduction in expatriate staff with a majority of key
positions now being held by locals.
I am condent with the level of expertise and experience that
our Fiji Associates have to be able to use them as trainers for
our Samoan counterpart, said Shane.
We will look to bring in key personel from Fiji to Samoa to
train the associates to become brand ambassadors of our
Sheraton Brand, he continued.
With three new Sheratons opening in Fiji and Samoa, Shane
will have a total of six ve-star resort properties under is
watchful care.
PRESS RELEASE
Shane Cunning. Photo: MARGARET NAQIRI.
Making a difference
Vodafone ATH Fiji foun-
dation has again taken an-
other great step in making a
vast difference in the lives of
people. With the main motive
of engaging everyone to make
a world of difference, the or-
ganisation continues to pro-
vide help to various organisa-
tions and is in process to bring
up a transparent society.
In order to establish a fully
technology based society, Vo-
dafone ATH Foundation has
started donating technologi-
cal items to organizations so
that the unnoticed ones get the
equal rights to adjust to the
modern era.
Two special homes in
Nadi, the Loloma Home and
the St. Mina Home, received
donations from the foundation
consisting of tablets and free
Wi-Fi connection on Wednes-
day, December 18.
The Loloma Home, locat-
ed in Waimalika Sabeto, is a
special home which caters for
abused mothers and orphans.
The home currently has twen-
ty children from which eleven
are with their mothers while
nine are waif.
The St. Mina Home is
based in Martintar currently
consisting of ten orphans.
Vodafone ATH Fiji founda-
tion executive, Ambalika Kut-
ty said that through this dona-
tion, they expect the young to
be technology wise and also
the abused mothers would be
able to have access to sources
whereby they will be able to
know their rights.
Through this they will
also be able to have access to
the newly established channel,
mWomen, where they will get
information directly on their
tablets and mobile phones,
she said.
The funds collected
through the mWomen chan-
nel will be used to support the
abused victims, she added.
She also mentioned that the
children present in the homes
should be given the full right
to use the technology pro-
vided and have access to sites
which are benecial to them.
The Manager of St. Mina
Home, Kiran Chellaram said
the step taken by Vodafone
ATH Fiji foundation is some-
thing to applaud for and what
they are doing is marvellous.
The foundation plans to
visit more centres which need
special attention so that they
could be known to the society.
Vodafone ATH Foundation executive director Ambalika Kutty,
right, at the Loloma Home in Sabeto. Photo: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
DO Nadi Jiuta Waqavonovono addresses stakeholders dur-
ing the meeting. Photo: PATRICK LAL.
District ofce works closely with stakeholders
By AVNEEL ABHISHAY
As the year came to an end, the heads of each department
gathered to share their success and achievements at the District
ofcers conference meeting in Nadi on Tuesday, December 17.
Though the path was challenging, many departments of Nadi
were successful in reaching their yearly targets.
According to the District Ofcer, Jiuta Waqavonovono, the
year started on a challenging note with Cyclone Evan being a ma-
jor setback as they are still building rehabilitation homes.
He emphasized on the need for departments to improve their
service for the New Year and at the same time the department
heads of Nadi District were shown the budget for the coming year.
2014 will be a very busy year, and by the end of June we want
seventy percent of our targets achieved, Mr Waqavonovono said.
Other concerning issues such as drinking water, burning of
leaves and rise in abuse cases were also discussed in the meeting
by the respective departments.
LOCAL NEWS
Over six thousand crazy fans
swarmed at Prince Charles Park
in Nadi on Thursday, December
12, to witness the grand show
presenting Abha Live in concert
sponsored by Flour Mills of Fiji
(FMF) in association with Sub-
rails Furniture Centre.
The prominent Indian TV
actress Suhasi Goradia Dhami,
best known as Abha in her In-
dian TV serial Yahaan Main
Ghar Ghar Kheli rocked the Jet
Set town with her glamour and
uniqueness.
I love you Nadi, I love you
all. These were the rst words
said by the gorgeous Suhasi
Dhami after her rst enthusi-
astic performance live on stage
which made the crowd roar up
with excitement.
She also dedicated an island
dance to the Fijians followed by
the famous iTaukei song Isa lei
Lia which further moved the
heart of the crowd.
Abha rocks Fiji
By ANUSHIL KUMAR
AND SHONAL KUMAR
The breathtaking event com-
promised of other entertaining
performances including live
band, local talents and comedy
by the famous Bollywood star
Jimmy Moses.
While entertaining the
crowd, Jimmy Moses an-
nounced that Nadi proved to
have the best audience as the jet
setters continually cheered for
the artists.
I have been to Fiji before
and I love the beauty and the
friendly nature of people over
here, added Jimmy Moses.
While in Fiji, Suhasi and her
husband Jaysheel also took time
out to visit Castaway Island Re-
sort and the recently re-opened
Treasure Island Resort, much to
the excitement of resort man-
agement and staff.
Meanwhile, after eight stage
shows around the country, the
group left for India with fond
memories and a promise to re-
turn in the future.
TOP: Abha
performs live at
Prince Charles
Park in Nadi.
Photo: ANUSHIL
KUMAR. BELOW:
Abha and her
husband Jaysheel
at Treasure Island.
Photo: SUPPLIED.
LOCAL NEWS
Mamanuca operators celebrate
Tourism operators and
stakeholders connected to
the amazing Mamanuca
group of Islands united to
celebrate yet another suc-
cessful year of operations.
A special function was
hosted by the Mamanuca
Chapter of the Fiji Islands
Hotel and Tourism Associa-
tion at the Rafes Gateway
Hotel in Nadi on Friday, De-
cember 13.
While addressing stake-
holders and guests present at
the function, Musket Cove
By SHALENDRA
PRASAD
By SHALENDRA
PRASAD
Island Resort and Marina
sales and marketing man-
ager Kini Saukuru said op-
erators from the Mamanuca
Group work very closely
to promote tourism in the
country.
We are not in competi-
tion but rather complement
each other as every operator
has something unique to of-
fer to guests, Ms Saukuru
said.
She also thanked various
sponsors for supporting the
function. Many of those who
attended also walked away
with attractive prizes which
mainly comprised of island
accommodation for winners.
Bank of Baroda records
impressive growth
Bank of Baroda (BOB)
is experiencing tremendous
growth in the country says Pa-
bitra Kumar Das, chief execu-
tive ofcer of the banks Fiji
operations.
Attributing the success and
strong growth to loyal cus-
tomer support, Mr Das said
the bank has been doing very
well in the past three years.
For the period of 2012
2013, the industry growth
was 11 percent but our growth
was 22 percent and we expect
something similar for this -
nancial year which closes in
March, 2014, Mr Das said.
In the last two years, our
credit portfolio has increased
by $100 million.
He said the bank has also
joined hands with Bank of
South Pacic (BSP) to allow
BOB clients to use their ATM
and EPFTOS networks.
All this is about customer
convenience and we are in
talks with other banks to offer
similar services. Apart from
this, we have also entered into
internet banking, Mr Das in-
formed.
He said the bank is also
looking at the option of open-
ing another branch in Taveuni.
I have visited the place
and at the moment there is
only one bank on the island.
If all goes well, we will soon
have a new branch in Taveuni
as well.
Mr Das said BOB is also
growing rapidly in India and
has opened 500 new branches
in the subcontinent last year.
He was addressing guests
present at their annual Christ-
mas cocktail held at their Nadi
branch this month.
Operators and stakeholders at the function. For more pictures, click www.facebook.com/
thejetnewspaper. Photo: SHALENDRA PRASAD.
TOP: Bank of Baroda customers with BOB CEO Fiji Mr Pabitra Kumar Das (Second from
left). For more pictures, click www.facebook.com/thejetnewspaper. Photos: MARGARET
NAQIRI.
Mr PK Das
with Vijay
Sharma and
Shiu Ram.
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Also in stock is high qual-
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Visit KKs today to check
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TRAVEL AND TOURISM
No challenge was strong
enough to hinder the manage-
ment of Treasure Island Resort
to reinstate the property after
a devastating cyclone struck
the Fiji Islands last year in De-
cember causing many of the
resorts in the Mamanuca group
to stop its operations.
The iconic resort was re-
opened on Tuesday, December
By SHONAL KUMAR
Treasure Island reopens
17, after a year by the Presi-
dent of the Republic of Fiji,
His Excellency, Ratu Epeli
Nailatikau.
The traditional owners,
the management and staff of
Treasure Island are to be ap-
plauded, as indeed all Fijians,
for their demonstration of this
great strength, he said.
He said that the Treasure
Island has played a key role in
achieving the objectives of the
Fijian government with their
invaluable contribution to the
tourism industry.
According to the Group
General Manager, Scott Wal-
ton, they have again success-
fully entered into the tourism
market and are planning to
bring about more exciting fea-
tures to the island.
The Chairperson of Trea-
sure Island Limited, Bill
Whiting, also thanked all the
contributors who have helped
in recrudescing the resort and
getting them back into busi-
ness.
A special thanks goes to
our bankers, Westpac, who
have been a fantastic partner,
he said. The resorts ofcial
reopening has been a mile-
stone for them and is now all
ready to provide the friendly
service to people throughout
the world.
His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau is anked by the management and staff of Treasure Island Resort following the ofcial
reopening on Tuesday, December 17. Photo: ANUSHIL KUMAR.
Rosie appoints Russia
& CIS Market Manager
Rosie Holidays Fiji has appointed Ms. Kristiana Daugava to the
position of Russia & CIS Market Manager based in the Nadi
head ofce. Kristiana will be responsible for the growth of
sales and the development of the lucrative Russian & CIS
(Commonwealth of Independent States) outbound tourism
markets.
Assisting Adeline Erasito, Rosie Holidays Business Develop-
ment Manager, Kristiana will work closely with the Russian
& CIS tour wholesalers, Incentive organizers, and special
interest agents operators to introduce Fiji to their customers.
Russia & CIS is a relatively new market for Fiji and Rosie Holi-
days has been instrumental in developing this market through
joint initiatives with tourism industry partners, Tourism Fiji
and Fiji Airways. Earlier this year, Rosie Holidays undertook
a one day forum in Moscow with over 200 selected tour op-
erators which was opened by the Honorable Prime Minister
of Fiji, Frank Bainimarama during his state visit to Russia.
Kristiana was born in Riga, Latvia and has a truly international
background. She has spent her last few years working in
Business Development in Toronto and London before mov-
ing to Fiji. She has covered markets across the globe starting
from USA and Canada to New Zealand. Kristiana is a gradu-
ate of the Free University of Brussels with an MA in Busi-
ness Management and BS in Computer Science.
In her few months in Fiji, Kristiana has already travelled a lot
to understand the culture, history and to get familiar with the
Fijian lifestyle. Diving and snorkeling is what she has done
the most and is her passion. Kristiana is uent in Russian,
Latvian, and English and conversational in French.
General Manager, Eroni Puamau said We are delighted to have
a person of Kristianas experience and background to join
our Rosie Sales & Marketing team. Kristiana will not only
enhance the services we provide to all our Russian & CIS
tour operator partners but also develop new business and op-
portunities from these markets.
PRESS RELEASE
Adeline Erasito and Kristiana Daugava. Photo: MARGARET
NAQIRI.
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Ragigia joins
Rafes Group
The Rafes Group of Hotels and Resorts has conrmed the
appointment of Ragigia (Gia) Dawai who commenced work on
October, 28.
She was previously with Tourism Fiji based in New Zealand
working as the regional marketing ofcer for ve-years.
During her time at Tourism Fiji New Zealand, Gia was re-
sponsible for the marketing and promotional programmes that
kept Fiji as the second most travelled to destination for NZ trav-
ellers.
Prior to the New Zealand regional posting, Gia spent ve-
years at Tourism Fiji Head Ofce as a Marketing Ofcer and
looked after several markets including South Korea and UK
and was involved in the development of niche markets such as
Cruising and the Backpacker market.
Gia was also instrumental in providing secretariat support to
the Tourism Action Group (TAG), Fiji Tourism Forum and the
AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards.
Gias key responsibilities for the group include liaison with
global market representatives on sales and marketing initia-
tives; overseeing the reservations, sales and events departments;
reviewing and overhauling on-property marketing materials; fa-
cilitating training to improve customer service as well as assist-
ing with local inbound and local sales.
Commenting on her role, Gia says, This new journey is an
exciting one and a role that will give me a deeper appreciation
of what our key players in tourism (hotels) contribute to drive
Fijis economy. Its a privilege to be working with such reputa-
ble products that have been internationally recognized and rated
for their outstanding service and quality experience.
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Ragigia Dawai. Photo: SHALENDRA PRASAD.
Launch of the inaugural cruise to the
Lau group. Photo: MINFO.
The launch of the inaugural
trip for a tourist cruise to the
Lau group in October demon-
strates the positive growth of
Fiji's tourism industry.
This was highlighted by
the Minister for Works, Trans-
port and Public Utilities Mr
Timoci Lesi Natuva as he of-
ciated on behalf of Govern-
ment at the inaugural launch.
"This new development
will boost our thriving tour-
ism industry by attracting
more tourists into our shores."
The Minister highlighted
the contribution from the
tourism sector to Fiji adding
that it is "Fiji's fastest growing
industry in terms of employ-
ment creation and foreign ex-
Lau cruise boosts tourism
change earnings".
The launch saw the vessel
set sail for the rst time to the
Lau Group and in particular to
Vanuabalavu, Fulaga Island,
Kabara, Totoya and Wailagi-
lagi. This, the Minister said
would inuence and boost
employment for locals living
in these communities.
"It provides an opportuni-
ty for small village businesses
with the sales of art and craft
products such as wood carv-
ings, baskets and necklaces by
villagers."
Tourists who were the rst
to sail were treated to a per-
formance by the police jazz
band.
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NADI IN PICTURES
From left are Alok Mishra (GM Carpenters Finance), Maran (Operation Manager MH), Siva
(Operation Manager Homemaker) and Raj Deo (Manager West Carpenters Finance) during
their function in Nadi. Photo: SUPPLIED.
Alexandra of Sotel with staff of Pacic Destinationz. Photo: MARGARET NAQIRI.
From left are SSKMC Principal Anita Gounder, Lionel Prakash Joseph (DUX, Best Science
Student), Akshay Kumar (Student of the Year, Best Student Leader), Krisma Chand (Best Arts
Student) and Zohya Rukshar Ali (Principal's Award). Photo: SUPPLIED.
Sabeto College Dux 2013 Mohammed Shan with Mrs. Basundra Kumar, College Principal Mr.
Rajesh Chand and Mother Shaida Begum. Photo: SUPPLIED.
Andrews Primary School student of the year Sahil Sharma with
his parents Lalesh and Runaaz. Photo: MARGARET NAQIRI.
Mulomulo Secondary School Dux and student
of the year Anushil Kumar with his form teach-
er Ranjeeta Prasad. Photo: SUNIL KUMAR.
Mr Jai Nararan, Mrs Sabra Hussein and Mrs Basundra Kumar at
the SVC teachers awards function. Photo: COURTESY OF GEETA
KRISHNA.
Villagers of Nawaqadam in Nadi were on cloud nine when rugby legends Waisale Serevi and Ben Gollings visited the area and also held a rugby coaching clinic at the Buruwa Primary School.
Villagers also had a chance to touch the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy and the Digicel Cup which the Nadroga side won this year. Photos: MARGARET NAQIRI.
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SPORTS
Pacic champs
Win in Pacic Cup challenge a start to
better things ahead
By ANUSHIL KUMAR
By SHONAL KUMAR
Fans and ofcials greet the team upon arrival at the Nadi International Airport. Photo:
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Shop N Save sponsored
Nadi successfully defended
the Pacic Cup after defeating
Labasa by 1-0 in a nail-biting
grand nale. Ame Votuniu
proved to be the hero for the
Jet Setters as he netted the
winning goal in the 6th minute
of rst half.
Nadi settled well early in
the rst half which allowed
them to get what they needed
to lift the Pacic Cup for the
second consecutive year.
While speaking to Radio
Tarana in New Zealand, Nadi
President Navneeda Goun-
dar said that they came to
this tournament for a win and
proved their critics wrong af-
ter the jinx in the 2013 IDC
nal.
We came here just to win
the Pacic Cup title again this
year because what happened
during the IDC nal against
Ba was very much unfair, he
said.
We were robbed in the
daytime at the IDC and we
just came to NZ to prove ev-
erything wrong.
Nadi defeated a star-stud-
ded Men in Black Ba in a
tough encounter by 1-0 in the
2nd semi-nal while Labasa
edged Australia Fiji Soccer
Association (AFSA) Sydney
by 3-2 in the extra time of
the 1st semi-nal. The ve
day tournament held at Bill
McKinley Park was further
boosted with the support from
soccer lovers present at the
ground.
Munit Krishna was named
as the best player of the tour-
nament.
Meanwhile, Nadi now sets
its target for the rst major
title of 2014 Pillay Garments
Champion versus Champion
series against Ba which will
be played on 12th January
2014 at Prince Charles Park,
Nadi, and 19th January at Go-
vind Park, Ba.
2013/14 OFC Champions
league is the talk of the town
for Nadi soccer as they pre-
pare to battle Auckland City,
Amicale FC and Dragons
FC drawn in Group B which
is scheduled to kick off in
March next year. Late Jimmy
Ram Pratap trophy match was
also revived after few years
as Lautoka held Nadi to a
1-all draw in the rst leg at
Prince Charles Park in Nadi
on Wednesday, December 18.
The second leg match was yet
to be played when this edition
went to press.
It was the time for triumph
for the Western team on Sun-
day, November 24, as they
succeeded in defeating the
Eastern team in the 2013 East-
West Bowls Championship.
The two day tournament
commenced on Saturday, No-
vember 23, and was held at the
West bowlers lead
Nadi Sports Club where the
competing teams took part.
Islands Electric sponsored
Western team, consisting of
ten players and managed by
the veteran bowler Panapasa
Matailevu, took the lead after
winning two games at the nal
rounds on Sunday.
We needed to win one
more game to wrap up the
tournament after Saturdays
game but we were able to win
two games on Sunday which
declared us the victors, said
Shorab Khan, one of the west-
ern team members.
He said that despite the
unfavourable weather condi-
tions, the tournament was able
to nish off successfully.
The next tournament is ex-
pected to roll off in February
2014.
Former Fiji rep Shorab Khan is also part of
the west bowling team. Photo: SHALENDRA
PRASAD.
SPORTS
Players getting a timely boost from Captain Nitin Hiralal of the Grand Melanesian
Hotel. Photo: Patrick Lal.
Tennis tour
a success
By PATRICK LAL
By SHALENDRA PRASAD
The Lautoka Golf Club is all set to round off the 2013 on a
high note following the successful outcome of the 81st consecu-
tive Lautoka Open recently.
LGC chairman of trustees Raymond Singh said the club
house which was badly damaged during cyclone Evan last year
has been fully restored.
With the club house now in full operation we look forward
to a successful 2014 season, Mr Singh said.
Meanwhile the all-important 2013 club championship will
be played this month-end whereby 2009 champion Raymond
Singh will take on 2011 champion James Krishna in the rst
semi-nal while 2006 champion Surend Pillay takes on Prem
Chand in the second semis in the A Grade category.
In the B Grade category, two-times champion Gaffar Ali
takes on defending champion Abdul Jalal while Abdul Khan
takes on Vijay Ram in the second semi-nal challenge.
In C Grade, Wiliki Takiveikata takes on Shaamal Ram while
Dr Vimal Murthy takes on Subhas Chand.
After the recent raining spell, the course is in perfect condi-
tion, Mr Singh concluded.
Lautoka golf
ends on high
Ten players left the country for Vanuatu last Saturday, De-
cember 14, to compete in the Regional Tennis Championship
accompanied by their coach Krishneel Kumar and team man-
ager Damien Collar.
Players ranging from the age of nine to sixteen evenly com-
peted in the under 16 category which began on Monday, De-
cember 16 and nished on Saturday, December 21.
Coach Krishneel Kumar said that this tour was a great en-
hancement for the youngsters to play abroad and get experi-
enced in the outside world of tennis.
The team will surely put full effort in this tour and will bring
back some good memories, he said before leaving the country.
He thanked Sachin Reddy, Fiji National Junior Head Tennis
Coach, who helped in the preparation for the tour.
The team also thanked their major sponsors, Consumers
Supermarket, Tennis Fiji, Nadi Sports Club, Raddison Blu and
Grand Melanesian Hotel.
The team was presented with a set of uniforms by Nadi
Sports and Social Club president, Mike Jamieson.
Sports fanatics Philip Gock and Raymond Singh caught in a
jovial mood. Photo: SHALENDRA PRASAD.

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